Not Sold | 1934 Riley Nine Kestrel Streamline Saloon

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Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £20,000)

1934 Riley Nine Kestrel Streamline Saloon

United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2013 • Lot 281

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1926-1938 Riley Nine Kestrel Streamline Saloon presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of British motoring history. It features a well-maintained exterior with refreshed paint, an original interior, and a mechanically sound engine, further enhanced by a detailed maintenance history.

Condition

7

The car is in sound condition, with original interior showing its age but without rips or tears. The engine is in 'oily rag' condition and starts readily. The paintwork appears refreshed, with the streamlined rear in steel and a factory sunroof. There is a detailed history file with maintenance records.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

6025981

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

AHW 484

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Riley Nine was one of the most successful light cars produced by the British motor industry in the inter-war period between 1926 and 1938.

It was largely designed by two of the Riley brothers, Percy and Stanley.

Stanley was responsible for the chassis, suspension and body and the older, Percy, designed the engine.

The 1087cc four-cylinder engine had hemispherical combustion chambers with the valves inclined at 45° in a crossflow head.

To save the expense and complication of overhead camshafts, the valves were operated by two other camshafts mounted high in the crankcase through short pushrods and rockers.

At launch in July 1926, two body styles were available, a fabric bodied saloon called the Monaco and a fabric four-seat tourer with had the option of a steel panelling rather than fabric.

After the car's 1926 launch, it was such a critically acclaimed success that after less than a thousand cars had been produced, the works quickly shut down side-valve production and tooled ...